Afghanistan and New Zealand are set to face off against each other in a one-off test, set to be held in Greater Noida, India. Star Afghanistan bowling all-rounder Rashid Khan will not be featuring in the Test owing to a back injury. Hashmatullah Shahidi will be the captain of the Afghanistan team while veteran bowler Tim Southee will lead New Zealand.
The AFG vs NZ one-off Test match is a landmark event, being the first-ever Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand and taking place at Afghanistan's adopted home ground in Greater Noida.
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Ahead of the AFG vs NZ contest, here are more details for the one-off Test.
When will the Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test take place?
AFG vs NZ one-off Test match will start on September 9 (Monday).
Where will the Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test take place?
AFG vs NZ one-off Test match will take place at the Shahid Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida.
At what time will the Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test be starting?
AFG vs NZ one-off Test match will commence at 10:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).
Where can fans in India catch the live streaming of the Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test?
Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test will be available for live streaming on the FanCode app and website.
How to get tickets for the Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test?
Fans will have the opportunity of watching the AFG vs NZ test for free. They will have to go through an online registration process. Alongside online registration, ticket counters will also be established at various locations throughout Noida and Greater Noida, including outside the stadium. Fans will have the option to register in person at these counters to obtain their free tickets. However, the specific date for the commencement of registration has yet to be announced.
Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test squads:
New Zealand Squad: Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham (vc), Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Kane Williamson, Will Young
Afghanistan Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Abdul Malik, Rahmat Shah, Baheer Shah Mahboob, Ikram Ali Khil (wk), Shahidullah Kamal, Afsar Zazai (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Zia Ur Rahman Akbar, Shams Ur Rahman, Qais Ahmad, Zahir Khan, Nijat Masood, Khalil Ahmad.